Tag: Students

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‘LPC grads are getting left behind in the SQE switch — and no one’s talking about it’

Aspiring lawyer voices frustration over transitional arrangements

Jun 4 2025 8:57am
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Quiet in court: rethinking legal confidence

University of Exeter law student Sajanthiya Siridaran challenges pre-conceptions around the type of students that make great lawyers

Jun 2 2025 8:33am
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SQE2 pass rate hits 75% in latest results

Sat by 1,134 students

May 29 2025 8:43am
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Watch now: SQE2 taster workshop

BPP module leader Julie Manson joins Jonny Hurst, head of outreach, share insights into the key legal skills assessed in SQE2 and how to develop them

May 27 2025 9:01am

Hertfordshire law students conduct mock hearings with real prisoners

Helping prisoners understand parole and reduce re-offending

May 22 2025 8:49am

Non-law students: why conversion courses remain a ‘crucial’ stepping stone to becoming a lawyer

Phyllida Roberts, head of law conversion courses at ULaw, shares her advice for non-law students preparing for a legal career

May 21 2025 8:59am

Future law student asks internet whether it’s OK to be a stripper

'Law firms like people with customer facing previous experience'

May 20 2025 8:50am
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Cracking SQE2: What you really need to succeed

From legal secretary, to employment lawyer, to SQE senior tutor, Joanne White has seen it all. We sat down with BARBRI’s SQE2 lead to hear her top tips for success

May 19 2025 10:49am

The lowdown on LegalEdCon 2025

Legal Cheek's annual conference gathered together key figures from across the profession to discuss GenZ, SQE, apprenticeships, skills gaps and more

May 16 2025 2:34pm
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SQE grads seem to be a bit worse than their LPC counterparts, say top law firms

Drafting and research skills appear to lag under new regime, according to exclusive Legal Cheek research

May 15 2025 6:24am
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New legal drama to star Kim Kardashian as divorce lawyer

All's Fair airs this Autumn

May 14 2025 10:18am
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Should aspiring lawyers embrace AI? Decoding the mixed messages

The Legal Cheek team explore the conflicting range of advice on AI – listen now 🎙️

May 14 2025 8:54am
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UCL law school takes on ‘AI slop’ with assessment overhaul

University College London will ensure most law assessments are artificial intelligence-proof

May 9 2025 2:54pm
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Meet the legal education expert preparing students for success at SQE and beyond

BARBRI’s director of learning, Alisa Gray, discusses the skills that make an excellent lawyer, how students should be using AI and shares her expert advice for learning and development professionals

May 9 2025 12:07pm

Oxford law student jailed for modern slavery offences

PhD candidate and UN judge faces over six years behind bars

May 7 2025 10:09am
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Thinking about SQE1? Watch this taster workshop on demand

Hilary Chadwick, BPP’s Head of Law and a qualified solicitor, guides you through it

May 2 2025 12:35pm

What makes Gen Z lawyers different? Insights from a legal educator

Charlotte Wanendeya, Head of Law at BPP (London) discusses dealing with generational conflict in the workplace and how employers can best support Gen Z lawyers

Apr 29 2025 10:26am

Hard work pays off for TikTok lawfluencer as she bags TC

University of Bristol law student has been sharing her application journey online

Apr 29 2025 8:56am
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Kaplan’s use of AI for SQE ‘question development’ comes under scrutiny amid US Bar row

Company informs Legal Cheek that no questions generated by AI are used in SQE assessments

Apr 25 2025 8:46am
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